If not now, when?
FATHER has a different way of counting and measuring, especially time.
Man’s logic cannot fathom what FATHER is doing and the only way to embrace FATHER’S “different ways” is to have the blindness removed and rely solely on The Holy Spirit to guide us into all Truth through not only revelation but works with power directed by The Holy Spirit which originates from The Throne Room. Expect to be different! Walk in faith, not reason.
Are your lamps trimmed and burning brightly?
Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 25:
1 “When My coming draws near, Heaven’s Kingdom realm can be compared to ten maidens who took their oil lamps and went outside to meet the Bridegroom and His bride. 2–4 Five of them were foolish and ill-prepared, for they took no extra oil for their lamps. Five of them were wise, for they took flasks of olive oil with their lamps. 5 When the Bridegroom didn’t come when they expected, they all grew drowsy and fell asleep. 6 Then suddenly, in the middle of the night, they were awakened by the shout ‘Get up! The Bridegroom is here! Come out and have an encounter with Him!’ 7 So all the girls got up and trimmed their lamps. 8 But the foolish ones were running out of oil, so they said to the five wise ones, ‘Share your oil with us, because our lamps are going out!’
9 “ ‘We can’t,’ they replied. ‘We don’t have enough for all of us. You’ll have to go and buy some for yourselves!’
10 “While the five girls were out buying oil, the Bridegroom appeared. Those who were ready and waiting were escorted inside with Him and the wedding party to enjoy the feast. And then the door was locked. 11 Later, the five foolish girls came running up to the door and pleaded, ‘Lord, Lord, let us come in!’
12 “But He called back, ‘Go away! Do I know you? I can assure you, I don’t even know you!’
13 “That is the reason you should always stay awake and be alert, because you don’t know the day or the hour when the Bridegroom will appear.”
Oil in the Scriptures is a metaphor of the Holy Spirit, Who brings us revelation of the Word of God and power for ministry. FATHER is not limited in who HE uses, what HE authorizes and supports, and where HIS power is applied for the benefit of mankind. You and I were placed on this earth in specific regions at the beginning of our individual lives. HE knew the challenges we would face as HE was molding us for our future. Some were abused and fell victim to ignorance of Divine Love. However, now none of us are victims for The Blood of Jesus Christ removed this mindset if we will only see and embrace It! Some hold onto the past as though it should define the rest of their lives. Had Paul done this, he would never have written two-thirds of the New Testament.
Paul was a murderer of Jews who he deemed to have broken The Law and who were followers of Christ. He had the support of religious leaders who were jealous and fearful. This did not disqualify him from his book written in Heaven else Jesus would not have selected him. Have you done worse the Paul in your past? If so, get over it and exalt the Blood of Jesus Christ in your life. His Blood was more than sufficient for ALL sins of mankind, including your past. The case is solidly closed so there is no excuse for being less than your calling!
We are not to live in a bleak past where FATHER cannot do anything new. What are you waiting for? Isn’t it time for you and me to expect HIS power and authority to exceedingly flow through us as promised by Jesus Himself? If not now, when? It is time to expect different. Let’s keep our eyes on the startling and the unexpected!